A dramatic video is circulating on social media claiming that Gujarat Police publicly punished and caned stone-pelters who allegedly caused chaos during Holi festivities. The clip, showing young men being paraded and beaten in front of locals, went viral with captions praising the police’s “strict action.”
But is the video recent? Is it actually from Holi 2025? Here’s the truth.
What the Viral Claim Says
Posts on Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook claimed:
“This is how Gujarat Police dealt with stone-pelters during Holi. Great job!”
The video shows several young men being forced to do sit-ups, and some even appear to be struck by police in uniform. Bystanders cheer and record the scene.
Fact Check by Multiple Outlets
Leading fact-check platforms investigated the clip.
Here’s what they found:
- The video is real, but it is not from Holi 2025.
- It is not related to any stone-pelting incident during Holi celebrations.
- The actual incident occurred in 2023, reportedly in Kheda district, Gujarat.
- The video resurfaced now with misleading captions to stir emotions during the festive period.
According to reports, the original incident involved a case of religious tension in October 2023, where police action was taken against alleged rioters. It had no link with Holi or stone-pelting during the festival.
What Did the Authorities Say?
Gujarat police have not issued any new statement about recent Holi incidents involving public punishment. Their silence further confirms that the video is old and being misused in the current context.
Fact-checkers emphasized that sharing such out-of-context videos can lead to communal tension and misinformation.
Fact Check Verdict: False & Misleading
- Claim: Gujarat Police caned stone-pelters during Holi
- Fact: Old video from 2023 falsely linked to Holi 2025 incidents
